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Endurance or speed?

  • 14-03-2015 11:00am
    #1
    Schecter01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭


    Would you train speed at shorter distances or train slower for longer ? I i want to be able to manage 22-24kph for longer distances but I can't seem to get the endurance with that speed,.


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  • #2
    ba
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭ba


    What sort of long distances we talking about?


  • #3
    Schecter01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭Schecter01


    I'm only starting out so I can manage so far 20km at 19kph average with a few small hills but only 8-10km at 22-23kph


  • #4
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Add the distance first to build endurance, then once you are happy going out for 2-3 hours at a time start building up the speed


  • #5
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,763 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Everything you do on the bike will make you faster over both short and long distances, just get out as much as you can and gradually build the length of your rides. I would focus on extending the length of your rides and speed increases will just come naturally.


  • #6
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Just ride your bike more.

    Enjoy it. Don't worry about average speeds.

    Your body will adapt and you will get stronger


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  • #7
    Jawgap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,297 ✭✭✭✭Jawgap


    Don't worry about distance or speed - worry about time first. Get used to spending longer periods in the saddle, then the other two will take care of themselves (to a degree).


  • #8
    Schecter01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭Schecter01


    Thanks lads, I'm quite strict on myself in most things just need to learn to chill and enjoy the ride!


  • #9
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,041 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Schecter01 wrote: »
    Thanks lads, I'm quite strict on myself in most things just need to learn to chill and enjoy the ride!
    Yes - judging by the amount of threads you've going on cycling, you may be simply 'over-thinking' the whole thing. Get out on the bike and enjoy it! :cool:


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